Recall 26V186000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V186000. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 222 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Defect Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL (4) | 2025 | Check VINs |
| VOLVO | VNL (4) | 2026 | Check VINs |
Other VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V184000 | Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLVO | 115 |
| 26V076000 | Feb 10, 2026 | PARKING BRAKE | VOLVO | 800 |
| 25V804000 | Nov 20, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | VOLVO | 4,887 |
| 25V802000 | Nov 20, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | VOLVO | 1,859 |
| 25E077000 | Nov 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | BENDIX | 46 |
| 25V753000 | Nov 3, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | VOLVO | 242 |
| 25V757000 | Nov 3, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VOLVO | 1,465 |
| 25V621000 | Sep 18, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE | VOLVO | 2,307 |
| 25V620000 | Sep 18, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | VOLVO | 3,609 |
| 25V520000 | Aug 11, 2025 | STEERING | VOLVO | 2,487 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching VOLVO from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V136000 | Mar 11, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | SEAT BELTS | 1,584 |
| 26V103000 | Feb 20, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 189 |
| 26V072000 | Feb 6, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2,758 |
| 26V001000 | Jan 2, 2026 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 40 |
| 25V908000 | Dec 23, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 413,151 |
| 25V818000 | Nov 25, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 3 |
| 25V654000 | Sep 30, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1,119 |
| 25V589000 | Sep 10, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,357 |
| 25V392000 | Jun 24, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES | 11,469 |
| 25V282000 | May 8, 2025 | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 413,151 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.